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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7086803 | Thimble A thimble providing a first convex surface about a first axis and a second convex surface about a second axis, the first and second axes being substantially perpendicular to each other and the first and second surfaces being opposite each other, the thimble being su... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6029418 | Wire clip mounting system for structural panels For mounting a structural panel to a wall, a wire clip is provided having a bail portion formed in an annular shape for insertion of a fastener element and fastening into an anchor member of the wall, and an arm portion extending from the bail portion hav... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5819495 | Fastening device A fastening device comprises a connecting member 8 and a body 1, an object to be secured typically being attached to the connecting member, and the body being installed, at a fixed location 25. To secure the object, an end 11 of the connecting member 8 mu... | 10/13/1998 |
| 4398336 | Method of inhibiting kinking and twisting of a cable relative to an anchor A thimble insert for placement in a thimble eye of a cable, the thimble insert including a rigid body having a groove therein for engagement with the thimble and a slot for receipt of an anchor device engaged by the thimble eye. The body can be prepared w... | 08/16/1983 |
| 4358212 | High compression thimble A high compression thimble is disclosed for use with fiber and particularly wire rope, either spliced thereto or used with compression sleeves. A ring is securely welded within an enlarged semi-circular lower end of the thimble to snugly receive an attach... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4319428 | Adjustable tree tie down An adjustable tie-down for newly planted trees and other similar purposes includes a ground inserted stake and a hollow braided flexible line or rope for attachment between a tree and the stake. The line has a loop formed on one end for engagement with th... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4300410 | Tension-compression member Light weight component (FIG. 1) comprising hollow, tubular member (A) with load transmission means (B) at its ends and filaments (E) in a plastic matrix C encircling the member and transmission means may be used as tension compression member. The tubular ... | 11/17/1981 |
| 4185362 | Tensioning device A tensioning device for maintaining tension in ropes, cables and the like is disclosed. The device includes a boss member over which one of the lines passes and which changes the direction of the line and a pair of pivoting gripping members which are desi... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4164378 | Rope fitting A rope fitting is provided for heavy ropes usable for securing large ships to single point mooring buoys and the like as a substitute for conventional thimbles. The crown of an eye formed in the rope is fitted with a sheave and both are encapsulated in a ... | 08/14/1979 |
| 4121325 | Cable anchoring and coupling equipment The invention is concerned with an anchor and coupler unit for use with stressing cables in reinforced concrete structures. The unit comprises a base plate having an aperture therethrough and supporting a cable anchor the body of which includes an externa... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4079486 | Means for anchoring a ring tensioning member in a circular container, especially a concrete tank or a concrete tube An apparatus for anchoring a ring tensioning member in a circular container, especially a concrete tank or a concrete tube, characterized by a hemispherical anchorage body being located in a recess in the wall thickness of the container in overhung positi... | 03/21/1978 |
| 4058049 | Anchor rope This invention consists of a weight loaded rope for attachment to an anchor for the purpose of increasing the weight of the anchor without increasing its size. It consists of providing a flexible strand or strands of a heavy metal to be included with the ... | 11/15/1977 |
| 3998561 | Friction grommet A friction grommet for securing and retaining the end portion of a rope, comprising a bottom piece and a locking lid piece adapted to be secured together. The bottom piece comprises an upright and a pin extending from one side thereof, the upright having ... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3932697 | Rope terminations and methods and apparatus for fabricating the same Fittings are provided for use in terminating parallel yarn ropes containing one or more electrical conductors, and methods are disclosed for securing the fittings to the ropes to afford separation of the conductors from the rope and connection to electric... | 01/13/1976 |
